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The Rio Minero Backcountry hunt is Southern Stag’s most exclusive package — red stag hunting deep in Nahuel Huapi National Park, guided by local gauchos who lead you on a five-hour horseback ride into rugged, untouched terrain. Just four hunters per turn, twelve tags per year. This is Patagonia at its wildest — hunting by day, campfire by night.
INCLUDES
- 2 night stay at basecamp cabin
- Six nights camping logistics (tents and cots)
- Food/ drink./ meals/ beer/ wine
- Up to 6 days hunting
- Hunting license, national park entry fee
- National park liability insurance
- Starlink internet
- Two 30 minute video calls prior to departure
- One Southern Stag hat
Not Includes
- Airfare
- Domestic airport transfers
- Sleeping bag
- Rifle 300 win mag use - $500/ week
- Trophy transfer to USA (inquire)
- Extra Stag trophy (2 max) - $4500
- Park trophy fee ($300-$600/ deer)
- Non-hunter rate- $5,500
- Gratuities for guides and services
ITINERARY & OPTIONS
Day 1: Arrive in Bariloche and transfer to zone
Fly from Buenos Aires to Bariloche, where your Southern Stag concierge will meet you. From there, travel about two hours to base camp, settle into the mountain cabin, and prepare for the days ahead.
Day 2: Prep Horses and Pack Out
After breakfast, we prepare horses and load gear for the journey ahead. Once packed, we depart base camp and ride approximately 4–6 hours on horseback into remote country, arriving at camp in the afternoon and settling in for the evening.
Days 3- 7: Hunt the Southern Andes
In the heart of the Andes, steep peaks and deep valleys create multiple hunting approaches. Days follow a steady rhythm of morning and evening hunts, ending with a traditional Argentine gaucho-style meal around the fire. Hunters who finish early can return to the base estancia, and a rental vehicle is recommended for exploring the surrounding area.Select 43 more words to run Humanizer.
Day 9: Shuttle to Bariloche and catch returning flight
On the final day, a scheduled transfer with the Southern Stag team brings you back to Bariloche Airport in time to connect with your overnight flight home via Buenos Aires — with time along the way to reflect on and reminisce about your experience with Southern Stag.
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